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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,964.35, 352,367.46 and 85,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,964.35, 352,367.46 and 85,173.30 is: 127,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,964.35 : 352,367.46 = 85,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,964.35/352,367.46 = 85,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,964.35x = 352,367.46 × 85,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,964.35x = 30,012,299,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,012,299,380.82/234,964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,731.29

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